What are the responsibilities and job description for the Open Pantry-Miller's Smorgasbord Restaurant position at Thomas E Strauss?
Serving Lancaster County Since 1929!
Few companies can claim over 95 years in business, but we can at Thomas E. Strauss, Inc. We owe our ongoing success to our exceptional staff and solid management team who are dedicated to an excellent guest experience.
Here is your opportunity to be part of a dedicated team at Thomas E. Strauss, Inc.
Our business is booming, and we are seeking outstanding team members who take pride in their work, and ownership of the position to ensure we are living up to our high standards and providing a friendly guest experience.
What we expect from you:
- A friendly, professional demeanor toward coworkers and guests – after all, our mission is to make people feel valued. We expect that of you, and we do our best to make YOU feel valued as well!
- Self-starter who owns the responsibilities of the role.
- A commitment to show up on time for every shift - ready to work hard alongside your team members.
- Your dedication to our values of diversity, integrity, excellence, accountability, community, and especially your willingness to have FUN!
Here’s what we offer to you:
- Competitive pay.
- Excellent benefit package and employee perks.
- Ability to earn unlimited employee referral bonuses.
- Ability to work in other business units within the hospitality group to make extra cash or gain new work experience. The more you know, the more you grow!
- A “work-to-live” not a “live-to-work” workplace!
Our Mission: Make people feel valued.
Our Values: Diversity, Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, Community and FUN!
Thomas E. Strauss, Inc., is a local family-owned hospitality group. Our businesses include Miller’s Smorgasbord, Miller’s Bakery, The Quilt Shop at Miller’s, Locally Made Food Shop, Anna’s Gifts & Sundries, Plain & Fancy Farm, AmishView Inn and Suites, Smokehouse BBQ and Brews, and Plain & Fancy Country Store.
Position Summary
The open pantry position is responsible for preparing the food buffet bars to open the restaurant to serve our guests The buffet bars include two hot bars, salad and soup bars, and two cold bars along with the dessert station. This position requires dedication to meet deadlines and manage time well for a seven day restaurant operation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Work shifts begin at 9AM to 5PM with open availability required Monday to Sunday based on business demands
- Dependability is a must for this position with a strong ability to lead a team of smorgasbord attendants over peak lunch period
- Interact with our guests to help our team provide an outstanding dining experience
- Ability to work independently and practice time management to meet deadlines to open restaurant to guests
- Replenishment of food offerings
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
- ServSafe Certified
- Weekends and weekdays
- Ability to follow safety protocols
- Time Management
- "Safety" First focus
- Able to follow directions and communicate with both guests and coworkers effectively
- Display a positive attitude
- Produce a high quality of work to ensure we are delivering top notch service to our guests
